280 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01722-0001Map
Owner of record: Sheba Realty II LLC
280 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 17 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Sheba Realty II LLC. HPD has recorded 528 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 528
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 86
- HPD complaints
- 855
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 528
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of household items and old furinture at public hall, 5th story
Jul 21, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead
Jul 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing window glass pane at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing window glass pane at west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing window frame at west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at open junction box at corner of west wall and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door sealed at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials stored at public hall, 1st story
Oct 3, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window covered with wood at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard .. in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 3, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of pig tails hanging at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 3, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 3, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 3, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall and ceiling 6 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall stairs and landings at all stories at public hall
Aug 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls of public hall stairs and landings at all stys at public hall
Aug 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall and ceiling 6 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13243012 issued 22-aug-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 29
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at exposure#3, facade is in state of disrepair, cornice on roof level has missing pieces, and bulging bricks. also observed broken tread on fire escape between 1st & 2nd floor.
Sep 27, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 13, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 28, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Jun 16, 2009
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jun 9, 2008
Dob violation - active
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 3, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 28, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Mar 15, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Mar 26, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 27, 1991
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 27, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 86
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons 35690152h., file a certificate of correction
Jul 28, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit. work noted: electrical wiring at 2nd floor apt 1 installed electrical lines 220 volt outlet or dryer and washer. remedy: obtain all required permits.
Apr 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner as per 28-207.4. at time of inspection noted apartment 1 on the 2nd floor under vacate order #m52/17 issued 5/15/2017 continues to be occupied. remedy: compl
Dec 27, 2024 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. at time of inspection, noted vacate order #m52/17 issued 5/15/2017 and supplimental sticker posted 10/23/2024 had been removed from premises entry door. *copy o
Dec 27, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order.noted at time of inspection,vacate order#m52/17 issued on 05/15/2017 had been removed from premises.rem:comply with code.
Oct 23, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at exposure#3, facade is in state of disrepair, cornice on roof level has missing pieces, and bulging bricks. also observed broken tread on fire esc
Sep 27, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit. at time of inspection observed illegal shower installed in cellar bathroom. work was done without permit., obtain all permits
Sep 27, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39018433y issued on 02/27/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:
Nov 16, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39018433y issued on 02-27-20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 comply with commissioner
Sep 28, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345 noted: observed in vacant ground level commercial space the fire stopping has been partially removed. entrance of loc
Feb 27, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Work without a permit: noted: observed in vacant ground level commercial space construction work. new metal studs for ceiling layout. new partition walls with metal studs and drywall creating 2 bathrooms. at re
Feb 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit: noted: observed in vacant ground level commercial space mechanical work. observed new mechanical exhaust in both bathrooms. observed approximately 8 mechanical hvac vents throughout space
Feb 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit: noted: observed in vacant ground level commercial space new electrical work. new panel and bx cables throughout space. approximately 25 new electrical outlets, approximately 15 new light
Feb 27, 2020 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit: noted: observed in vacant ground level commercial space new plumbing work. observed new water/waste cast iron pipes in 2 bathrooms and new copper pipes. new copper water lines observed be
Feb 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Missing window and trim in the bedroom of apartment 3, boarded up with plywood and garbage bag also excessive debris observed in the shaft between apartments. , repair and/or replace
Nov 21, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records.2 illegal interior rooms with no natural light and ventilation,room east north 2 has no windows & room east north 3 has window se
Oct 3, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
No osha card.permit holder failed to ensure each construction worker successfully completed the required training under 3321.1.observed glazik andrzej at the above address(which a construction superintendent is
Dec 14, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
No(osha caro)owner failed to ensure each construction worker sucessfully completed the required thinker under 3321.1.(observed glazik andrzej at the above address with a construction superintendent is required
Dec 14, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at the time of inspection, i observed accumulation of construction debris approx 5 cubic yards below premises fire escape blocking and obstructing exit passagewa
Jul 26, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35249664y issued on 09/28/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway at rear bld
Nov 8, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35290228m issued on 08/30/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at cellar leve
Oct 11, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Partial swo issued for suspended scaffold pursuanr 28-207.2. & posted on premises. failure to notify depart. 48 hours prior to suspended scaffold installation. noted: @ time of insp. suspended scaffold in conne
Oct 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate house keeping per section requirements:observed in rear @bldg common area for fire egress shared by 280 lenox avenue,282 lenox ave & 79 west 124 street all proper ave on same block
Sep 28, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway:observed (on) rear @bldg a common (used) for fire egress shamed by 280 lenox ave 282 lenox avenue & 79 west 124 st, all are (same) block & lot const when material
Sep 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failue to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:at time of inspection front entry gate to basement level locked with padlock and chain obstructing fire exit passage to street.rem:remove obstruction.
Aug 30, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Partial swo issued for supported scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises. unguarded workers performing work on scaffold. noted: @ time of insp. following workers: segundo chuqui & jose tenezaca working
Aug 10, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.4.3.5. partial swo issued for supported sacffold pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises. failure to provide pre-sn insp. repost. noted: @ time of insp. supported scaffold is being used for facade restor
Aug 10, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:front entry gateto basement level noted padlocked,obstructing fire exit passageway to the steet.rem:remove obstruction(s).
Jul 10, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 3524442z on 5/11/17 and file certificate of correct with dob pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissioner order/file c of c.
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Partial swo issued for supported scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 and postedon premises.erected supported scaffold over 40ft without permit.noted:at time of inspection supported scaffold i frames high(7'x 6' 4')insta
May 25, 2017 · Penalty $1,230
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec: bc 907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for more than permanent residential purposes. dob records indicates building to be legally approved as class 'a' m/d. now apt used converted to transient use. rem: discontinue
May 15, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor oper bc 1018.1 and 27-366 for transient use. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Multiple dwelling converted, maintain or occupied w/ 3 or more additional units than legally authorized by c of o or official records. noted apt#2 converted to 5 furnished rooms. rem: restore to prior legal con
May 15, 2017 · Penalty $3,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 902.1 & 27-954 for transient use. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 15, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Erect full height partitions to create five(5)furnished rooms with electrical lightings and recepticals. rem: obtain permit
May 15, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. @ time of insp it wasobserved gate was chain & padlock obstructing the fire exit passageway that lead to the street. rem: remove obstruction.
May 11, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls appurtenances. at the time of inspection it was observed that the facade was in state of disrepair w/sections of the brown stone peeling,loose & seven section rotted.
Mar 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. at the time of inspection it observed that the facade at exp#1 was in the state of disrepair w/section loose,peeling & rotted in several areas. remedy: maintain
Mar 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and department of buildingsrecords class "a" apartment 4 at 4th story 1st apartment from north ateast illegally subdivided into four illegal "b"rooms increasing the
Feb 16, 2017 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. defect noted: at time of inspection no c of c filed for ecb notice of violation #34746421k dated: 4-7-10. remedy: file c of c.
Jun 25, 2013
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. defects noted: 5th fl exterior (windows) are missing at front. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Jun 22, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain in a code-complaint manner. noted: apt 2 approx 5' section of vertical gas pipe on wall to stove is not secured. remedy:repair/secure to wall.
Aug 11, 2011 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit work noted 3rd fl apt facing lenox ave has erected partitions subdividing apt into 5 bdrms w/ separate entry w/o 1st obtain ing permit rem: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condi
Jun 12, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of occup or building dept records. "i-cards" apt 3a. 4th story converted to an illegl (sro)remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o
Apr 7, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 3
50 hb smith ci boiler lp steading oil fired 50 refusal or failure of respondent to respond to several requests by the dob boiler division to reinspect the referenced boiler sealed by ecb violation 32050309m
Aug 26, 2009 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w.o permit. noted: ground floor store under full renovation. new electrical work, new plumbing work for kitchen, new store front not installed at inspection time. new roll down gate installed. new hung
Jun 16, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a c/c for vio conditions sited in nov #34579706z, 34779707k, 347797708m, 34779209y. remedy: file c of c.
Jun 5, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain in code-compliant manner. defects noted: an accumulation of construction debris thrown thruout apts 3 to 5 flr. remedy: remove debris forthwith.
Jun 5, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Farilure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. defects noted: at rear of premises (exposure #3) fire escape rotted and broken. previous vio issued #34579709y. remedy: repair and/or replace defects. provide
Jun 5, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 25, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt UNIT3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 31, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
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- General
Janitor/super
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt APT1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt APT1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt APT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt APT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 26, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 17
- Building area
- 24,122 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,800 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1722 / 1
- Assessed value
- $1,411,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107200, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 280 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 280 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sheba Realty II LLC.
Does 280 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 528 housing violations at this property.
Is 280 Lenox Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 280 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 280 Lenox Avenue?
It has 17 residential units and 20 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.